BODIES INTO BALANCE – RETREAT FOR LIGHTWORKERS
In the original Karate Kid movie, there is a scene in which the great Karate Master, Miagi, stands facing into the wind on one foot, in the crane position, performing a very smooth, graceful series of movements. The kid watches in amazement and wonder. When Miagi comes down from the post, the kid asks him how he was able to do that. Miagi turns, looks at him, and says, “Danielsan, you can do anything if you have balance.”
As Lightworkers, in order to stand solidly in the Light that guides our lives and our work of serving humanity, the environment, and all the many creatures that share this Earth with us, we must develop the skills to cultivate our own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. At the same time, we must continue to deepen our connection with the Light within, allowing that light to guide us in our lives and work. We must also embrace the tremendous stream of continual Grace that flows from the center of that Light.
In the Bodies Into Balance three-day residential retreat at Mercy-by-the-Sea Retreat and Conference Center, we combine Shakti Swarupa energetic healing protocols with self-inquiry, group process work, yoga, meditation, chanting, and time for quiet reflection to explore the issues and life experiences that both support and destroy the balance of body, mind, and spirit.
Our Bodies Into Balance team of Dr. Judith Wilcox, Erica Robinson-Mescavage, Dr. Mary Pease, Saskia Bergmans, Sheila Panza, Laverne Dudley and Brenda Castelle combine their many talents to provide support in exploring issues related to:
- Body Image
- Self Esteem
- Spiritual, Personal and Professional Power
- Conflict
- Individual and Ancestral Memories that impact our ability to remain connected to our Light and pursue our passionCore Values, Intentions and Goals
- Practices that support balance and strength of body, mind and spirit
All participants will receive their Shakti Swarupa Body Type Analysis which includes consultation on the body type-specific crystals that help balance your individual chakras, knowledge of which chakras tend to be weak, and a personal healing mantra, information on the foods that strengthen and weaken you, and an individual movement plan that is compatible with your body type and lifestyle. You will meet in an individual consultation with both Saskia and Mary to determine a tailored movement plan and with one other team member to review your total Body Type Analysis and, where indicated and as time allows, individual Shakti Swarupa work may be available during the retreat, both in one-to-one and group sessions.
You can expect to leave the retreat with clearly articulated goals and action plans that have emerged out of your retreat experience. Your inner obstacles to manifesting these goals will be dissolved with the Shakti Swarupa Manifestation Protocol done in the final group sessions on Sunday.
All retreat participants will be required to complete three prerequisite preparatory experiences or their equivalent:
- Dissolving Your Obstacles to Manifesting Abundance in 2024
- Values Clarification for Achieving Your Highest Destiny
- The Path of the Lightworker Mini Retreat
The package of these three programs is available at a discounted rate until January 22.
Register before January 31 for this Bodies Into Balance Retreat, and you will receive a coupon for a free download of the Create It, Move Through It, Do It set of 15 mini modules on Law of Attraction in Action techniques for articulating and manifesting your life goals.
Registration deadline for the Retreat is February 20.
If you register through PayPal, you will be offered the opportunity of 6 months, interest free, to pay off your balance through PayPal Credit.
Retreat tuition includes accomodations, meals and the retreat program at the beautiful Mercy-by-the-Sea Retreat and Conference Center on the shore of Long Island Sound in Madison, CT.
The Bodies Into Balance Retreat Team
Dr. Judith D. Wilcox, Team Leader
Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, Ed.D, in Applied Human Development and Counseling, retired Assistant Professor/Counselor Educator, ICISF Approved Instructor in Critical Incident Stress Mgt. Owner/Director of The Wilcox Center for Psychotherapy and the Healing Arts, Meditation Teacher since 1977. Shakti Swarupa Master Teacher and Practitioner, Counseling specialties include trauma, grief, depression and anxiety, spiritual crisis, chronic pain and illness related issues. Coaching focus is on Lightworker Empowerment and Skill Development, Articulating and Manifesting Life Goals. Combines Transpersonal approaches to counseling with Shakti Swarupa Path of Healing work. Akashic Record Reading.
Erica Robinson-Mescavage, MS
Reiki Master Practioner. Master of Science in Community Counseling/Clinical Mental Health. Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified in EMDR, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional,Owner of the private practice ERM Counseling Services, LLC, since 2015,Specializing in treating women with trauma and addiction while integrating energetic and somatic practices. 20+ years of experience in clinical mental health settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics and group private practice. Mother of 2 adult sons, Married 28 years.
Dr. Mary Pease
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Licensed Physical Therapist, Clinician for outpatient rehab, Clinician for at-home patient rehab, Certified Zumba Instructor, Reiki Practice Master, Shakti Swarupa Advanced Healer Practicum Student, New Mom to an amazing little boy.
Brenda Castelle
Associates Degree – Business & Accounting, Dual Bachelors Degree – Business Management & Human Resource, Management,Program Study & Assignment – Project Management, Certified Reiki Practice Master, Shakti Swarupa Advanced Healer Practicum Student,Reinsurance Recovery Specialist, Senior Billing & Revenue Accountant, Accounts Receivable Manager, Finance & Compliance Analyst – Contract Review and Regulatory Reporting, Mom & Grandmom, Self/self Work in Progress.
Saskia Bergmans
Yoga training started in The Netherlands from 1996-2000 with Dona Holleman and Orit Sen-Gupta. In the USA with Kim Valeri founder and director of YOGAspirit Studios, 2004 200hr Yoga Teacher Training & 2007 Yoga Therapist Certification. Taught yoga and worked with private yoga therapy clients for over 20years. Taught the 200hr YOGAspirit Teacher Training in 2013, 2015 & is currently teaching a training in Wallingford, CT. Specializes in the foundational yoga classes, prenatal and postnatal yoga. Currently mentors, empowering single mothers navigate the stress & juggle of single parenting, with healthy boundaries and nourishing practices. Saskia is a mother to two pre-teen daughters, who balances her life by enjoying painting, sewing, hikes, reading & writing.
Laverne Dudley
Current Administrative Assistant to Dr. Judith and The Wilcox Center for Psychotherapy and the Healing Arts. Certified Shakti Swarupa Practitioner, Certified in Reiki 1st Degree, certified in Yuen Method, Level 1. Secretarial Degree, 1979, New Haven Academy of Business Careers. Worked as an administrative professional in the Clinical Cancer Research department of major pharmaceutical company for 30 years; supported department vice president and staff. Married for 34 years. One adult son. Major life event was a week-long mission trip/Trek to Haiti with a team of 6 others. Lived with host family in a remote village with no running water or electricity, and laid the foundation for a new school for the village children and adults.
Sheila Panza
Sheila is currently an office manager for a law firm. Prior to that she owned and managed a hardware store in New Haven. Besides selling tools and managing the finances, she also held ‘Tool School’ for women and basic home repair workshops.
Sheila has been a life-long student of the healing arts, having studied various forms of healing techniques for the past 40 years. She is a Reiki Teaching Master and most recently, a Certified Shakti Swarupa Practitioner.